Sightseeing Spot Spots in Yufuin / Kuju Area

  • Mt. Yufu
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    Oita Pref. Yufushi Yufuinchoukawakami
    This volcano is located on the western side of Mt. Tsurumi. Made up of Higashi-mine and the 1,583 meter-high Nishi-mine, it is called Echigo Fuji because of its conical shape. The mountain climbing road has the most climbers, there are three parking lots (central, west and east trailheads), and it is possible to go around the edge of the crater near the summit on the Ohachi Meguri route. In addition, chosen as one of Japan's new 100 famous mountains, you can also see Mt. Hiko on the border of Oita and Fukuoka prefectures and Mt. Unzen in Nagasaki when there is good weather.
  • Komatsu Jigoku
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    Oita Pref. Kusugunkokonoemachi Yutsubo Myoto
    A walking and hiking destination located in Yutsubosujiyu, Kokonoe Town, Kusu County. Komatsu Jigoku evokes visions of “jigoku” or “hell” due to the area’s natural steam vents, bubbling mud, and rocks died red from hot spring minerals, and visitors can use walking paths to stroll through the area and take in its distinctive scenic beauty. Visitors can also use a basket to soak raw eggs in the water of hot spring and make “hot spring eggs,” custard like soft boiled eggs.
  • Oike Pond
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    Oita Pref. Yufushi Shounaichouasono
    A group of springs located in Asono, Shonai-cho, Yufu City. The area is situated at the foot of Mt. Kurodake in the Kuju Mountain Range. Bosting an abundant flow of high quality water, the springs have been used for irrigation and daily life purposes by local residents since ancient times. Even today, many people come here to collect water. The springs have also been selected for inclusion in a list of Japan's 100 most famous springs.
  • Chojabaru Nature Study Routes
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    Oita Pref. Kusugunkokonoemachi Tano 255-33
    "These nature study routes are located in the Chojabaru area of Tano in Kokonoe Town, Kusu County. They are in the Tadewara Wetlands, located about 1,000 meters above sea level to the north of the Kuju mountain range, and in the surrounding forest. You can take a walk in the rich natural environment of the Tadewara Wetlands, which is also registered in the Ramsar Convention as the ""Kuju Bogatsuru and Tadewara-shitsugen"" and where rare plants grow naturally."
  • JR Yufuin Station Footbath
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    Oita Yufu-shi Yufuincho Kawakita 8-2
    This footbath is located on platform 1 of JR Yufuin Station, a station which has a distinctive atrium lobby. Visitors can purchase a special footbath usage ticket at the station window in order to make use of the bath without having to purchase a train ticket. Ticket purchase also includes a towel, making it easy to come here without any advance preparation. The towel also has an original logo design and will be a memento of your trip. There's an area where you can rinse your feet with clean water, as well as a women-only changing area. The footbath has seats and tables, and users can enjoy a relaxing foot soak while watching the trains go through the station.
  • Kankotujibasha
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    Oita Pref. Yufushi Yufuinchoukawakami

    何十年ぶりで 由布院を訪れると一大観光地になっていて 聞いてはいましたが 驚きました。由布院の町の発展は 重要だと思いますが、昔の鄙びた風情が 少し失われたようで淋しい気もします。 観光馬車(辻馬車)は 賑やかな通りを外れて田舎道を行くので、以前の静かな由布院を思い出して とても良かったです。早春の由布院は綺麗でしたが、初夏は 蛍も飛ぶそうです。 ただ予約が取りにくいのが 難点です。宿泊客は...

  • Yamaura Sozu Tanada
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Kusu-gun Kusumachi
  • Shiba Yakata Toge
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    Oita Kusu-gun Kokonoemachi Machida
  • Hebietutembosho
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Pref. Yufushi Yufuinchoukawanishi
  • Shonan
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    Oita Pref. Yufushi Yufuinchoukawakami 2137-1
  • Yufuin Showa
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    Oita Yufu-shi Yufuincho Kawakami 1479-1

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A trip to Oita is tantamount to a long soak in the Beppu baths. The mountainous, coastal prefecture of Oita is renowned for having more onsen than any other prefecture in Japan, most of which lie in the city of Beppu on the west coast of Kyushu, recognizable by its pungent sulphuric aroma and the clouds of steam that puff up across the hillside. Away from the Beppu hot springs await mountains, waterfalls, and temples, so don’t hesitate to explore Oita a little further.

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